Conn sees Patterson as amateur in Liston bout
Billy Conn disputes Patterson’s ability to survive Sonny Liston predicting Liston will win by knockout. He cites Patterson's lack of defense and chin, argues Liston’s power and patience beat him, and reflects on Louis and Johansson losses while criticizing modern champions and fight prices.
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Billy Conn
Conn
Louis
Floyd Patterson
Sonny Liston
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Sands Hotel
Patterson
Liston
Ingemar Johansson
Jimmy Braddock
Johansson
Teen tennis finalists set at JayCee National event
Unranked Jack Jackson of Alabama and third seed Jim Osborne of Hawaii won semi finals to reach the finals of the 18 and under division. Alberto Carrero of Puerto Rico and Rod Dow of Cleveland also moved to the 18 and under boys final. Toni Alford of Reno and Jean Evans of Belton advanced to the girls finals.
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Jack Jackson
Alabama
International Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Puerto Rico
San Diego
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Rod Dow
Cleveland
Tonn Dow
Bill Hester
Jackson
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Toni Alford
Reno, Nev
Ethel Robertson
St. Louis
Miss Alford
Jean Evans
Belton Sr
Miss Evans
Melissa Callaway
Phoenix
Ariz
Pixie Lamm
Piedmont
Caid
Sheila Peart
Denver
Ft. Worth
Patty Lowden
Miss Lowdon
Irene Johnson
Dick Silber
Orinda
Calif
Hayes McCarty
Knoxville
Tenn
Benton Versus Thomas in Madison Square Garden TV Showdown
George Benton of Philadelphia, ranked fifth among middleweights, steps out of his class to fight Allen Thomas of Chicago in a 10 round nationally televised bout at Madison Square Garden. Thomas, undefeated in 19 fights, makes his Garden debut weighing about 185 pounds. Benton, a knockout artist, carries 47 victories and eight losses.
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LPI
George Benton
Philadelphia
Allen Thomas
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
Bertor
Thomas
Americans. Broadcasting Company
Speedy Thomas
Johnny Alford
Sixto Rodriguez
Garden
Benton
Clarence Alford
Clarence Riley
Rubin
Hurricane) Carter
Rodriguez Signs To Meet Dupas in Miami
Promoter Chris Dundee announced former welterweight champion Luis Rodriguez will face ex junior welterweight king Denny Moyer in a nationally televised 10 round bout at Miami Beach Convention Hall on August 17. Rodriguez once held the welterweight title, losing to Emile Griffith, while Moyer lost his crown to Ralph Dupas in a controversial split decision.
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Chris Dundee
Luis Rodriguez
Denny Moyer
Rodrigues
Emile Griffith
Mover
New Orleans
Ralph Dupas
Walk Trail Outdoor Tips for Dislodging a Sulking Fish
Outdoor tips advise easing tension on the line briefly to free a sulking fish. The suggestion focuses on relaxing the rod and reevaluating tackle to encourage a bite.
Mongo 5-2 Pick In Brooklyn Handicap
New York race notes Mongo favored at 5-2 for the Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct with 100000 added. Top weights include Mongo 126 pounds and Decidedly 118. Montpelier Farm’s Mongo seeks fifth mile and a quarter race. Odds list Sardam 5-1 Cyrano 11-1 and longshots, with potential purse of 114000 and $74100 to the winner.
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Cyrano
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Smart
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Polylad
Lanvin
United States Favored to Win Track Meet in Moscow
The United States, missing four world record holders, relies on sprint power to quickly lead the dual meet with Russia in Moscow. Florida A and M’s Bob Have is favored in the 11. meter dash, while Edith McGuire of Atlanta and Woomia Tyus of Griffin, Georgia, are expected to win the women's 100-meter dash.
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Russia
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Florida A and M
Edith McGuire
Atlanta
Woomia Tyus
Griffin
U.S Sen
Soviet Union
U.S
United States
Pavtor Jordan
Stanford
Little Jim
U S Track Teams Await Rivalry With Soviet Union
The article notes the strong U S men and women squads facing the Soviet Union in a major dual meet. It highlights injuries and substitutions affecting lineup: Jim Beatty’s 5 000 m absence, Al Oerter and Hal Connolly sidelined, pole vault star Brian Sternberg injured and replaced by John Pennel. Edelen considered for a short distance clash as the meet opens at Len in Stadium with about 100 000 spectators.
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Cemmer
Hal Connolly
Brian Sternberg
Sternberg
John Pennel
Northeast
Louisiana
Beatty
Jordan
Charlie Clark
Orange Calif
Jim Keefe
Central Connecticut
Leonard
Buddy
Essex
Lenin Stadium
Britain Earns Doubles Win in Davis Cup Semifinals
Britain edged Spain in a dramatic doubles match at the Redlands Green Club Bristol to take a 2-1 lead in the European zone Davis Cup semifinals. Wilson and Sangster defeated Santana and Arilla after a tense 250 minutes, with Sangster's errors contrasting Wilsons brilliance as Spain rallied to force a decider.
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Spain
Bobby Wilson
Mike Sangster
Manuel Santana
Jose Luis Arilia
Sangster
Wilson
Sanatana
Arilla
Ole
Redlands
Santana
Ores
Vistors
Arla
Arila
Carera, Liston highlight boxing and speed records
UPI rounds up boxing and sports notes. Primo Carnera remains the heavyweight benchmark for size while Sonny Liston shows a record reach and speed advantage. The piece also notes NCAA football guides, Whitey Ford’s win–loss mark, and other world sports updates from ski to golf and swimming.
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Sonny Liston
Carnera
Sonny
Floyd Patterson
Jack Concannon
Boston College
Jack
Vince Lombard
Green Bay Packers
Blanton Collier
Cleveland Browns
Wally Lemm
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